Medical Assisting Faculty
Dietz, Jennifer
Associate Professor
(216) 987-4117
Department: Medical Assisting, Health Technology
Office Location: Metropolitan Campus, MSHC 209F
Education: A.A.S., Cuyahoga Community College
B.S., Cleveland State University
M.S., Cleveland State University
Shearer, Melanie
Associate Professor
(216) 987-3364
Department: Medical Assisting, Health Technology
Office Location: Metropolitan Campus, MSHC 209B
Education: A,A.S., Ohio College of Massotherapy
B.S., Kent State University
M.S., Cleveland State University
Certificate of Completion, Medical Assisting, Cuyahoga Community College
About: Melanie Shearer is an associate professor of Medical Assisting with a background in clinical laboratory science. She worked from 1996-2007 in the clinical lab in positions ranging from bench generalist to laboratory technical manager.
Shearer is active in the American Association of Medical Assistants, where she has served as president of the Ohio State Society of Medical Assistants. She also received the 2022 AAMA Golden Apple National Excel Award for excellence in medical assisting education.